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Laporta reportedly eyeing Julián Álvarez as Lewandowski’s replacement and Barcelona’s future striker
FC Barcelona is already working on plans for the future and, according to several reports, one of their main targets would be to sign Julián Álvarez, striker for Atlético de Madrid and World Cup winner with Argentina. With Robert Lewandowski nearing the final stages of his career, the Catalan club sees the Argentine as the perfect fit to lead their attack in the coming years. His youth, goal-scoring instinct, and ability to link up play make him an ideal match for Barça’s style.
A strategic move from Laporta
The appearance of Álvarez on Barça’s radar isn’t random either — it could also be part of Joan Laporta’s political strategy. The Barça president is reportedly looking to make a major splash ahead of the upcoming elections, using the signing of a big-name striker like "La Araña" to boost his campaign with the club’s members. It's not the first time a high-profile signing could play a key role in an election race at Barcelona.
Pulling off the transfer won't be easy. Atlético de Madrid sees Julián Álvarez as their star man and has protected him with a 150-million-euro release clause, making any immediate move pretty complicated. Still, Barcelona has a history of activating clauses to land top players from Atlético, like they did with Antoine Griezmann and Arda Turan, so a similar move can’t be ruled out.
Looking ahead to the future
The Barça board, led by Laporta and new coach Hansi Flick, sees Álvarez as the perfect complement for the new generation of talents like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Pau Cubarsí. While the most realistic scenario would be to push for the signing in 2026 if finances allow, there’s a chance Barcelona tries to move earlier, knowing how big of a strategic opportunity this could be.
For now, the Argentine striker remains focused on his present with Atlético, where he’s just had a brilliant season with 27 goals and 5 assists. But in football, things can change fast — and if Barça decides to go all-in for Julián Álvarez, it could end up being one of the most headline-grabbing moves of the next few years.
